Tripod, Panhead, Aluminium, Up to 5.5 lbs., 59.1 in.
Insure perfect digital photographs wherever you are with the VCT-1500L tripod from Sony. With legs that expand from 16.9 inches to 59.1 inches and a mounting head that allows a 360° pan and 140° tilt, the VCT-1500L allows you to get perfectly smooth and stable shoots from huge variety of angles. With its collapsing legs you can even shoot as low as 6 inches above the ground.
Price Range: $90 - $130
MPN: VCT1500L
Tripod Type: Tripod
Head Type: Panhead
Material: Aluminium
A lightweight tripod that gives semi-pro performance.
Pros: Compact, very lightweight, sturdy, reliable, versatile, attractive design, travel-friendly, decent online prices.
Cons: Some stability loss with semi-pro SLR's. When panning, center column can unscrew if not tightened.
The Bottom Line: I can EASILY recommend the VCT-1500L to anyone except Semi-Pro SLR users. Those with a 30D/40D/D200/D300, it will suffice as a great travel tripod, but not as a primary tripod.
Review: For owners of a point and shoot camera or a mid-range SLR, there's a lot to like about the Sony VCT-1500L. First, let's talk about the basics of this tripod: From a construction standpoint, the 1500-L is up there to meet semi-professional standards... Read Full Review by fox-orian, Jul 26, 2008